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A Russian bomber that flew near HMS Prince of Wales was intercepted by F-35B fighter jets. Pictured: An F-35B Lightning jet returns from a sortie during Neptune Strike 26-4.

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A specialised spy plane has been deployed to Norway after increased activity from Russia. Pictured: 51 Squadron from Rivet Joint based at RAF Waddington and F-35s from Norwegian Air Force taking off on Exercise Arctic Stone in Norway on August 18, 2026.

'Specialised' RAF spy plane deployed after Russia ops against navy

England fans before the Norway World Cup game Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

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Rocco Shein (right) leaves Norway ahead of his Pompey arrival. Shein is pictured here with FFK driver Eystein Gangfløt.

Skipper’s message as Pompey close in on multi-million pound midfielder

England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates after the win over Mexico (Nick Potts/PA)

England fan from Portsmouth watched World Cup match in Mexico end

HMS Stirling Castle cranes on equipment to RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar. The auxiliary vessel will be proceeding to the Gulf.

New mine-hunting motherships to be bought for Royal Navy from Norway

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Pictured: HMS Prince Of Wales on Exercise Cold Response has started today off the shores of Norway

Carrier expected to be on the move again following "technical issue"

Commander of the UK Carrier Strike Group Commodore Richard Hewitt, and HMS Prince of Wales Commanding Officer Captain Ben Power, salute the fallen trooped killed after trying to stop Nazi Germany building an Atomic Bomb.

Sailors pay tribute to troops killed by Nazis building Atomic Bomb

Wildcat HMA2s from 815 Naval Air Squadron conduct a photo exercise with P2000s and a Royal Norwegian Navy Skjold-class corvette, during Exercise Tamber Shield in Norway. New capabilities were used in the Royal Navy exercise.

Helicopter drones used to protect Navy 'against small fast targets'

First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins alongside the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow.

First Sea Lord determined to leave Royal Navy in 'stronger' position

Shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge, Conservative, visited Gosport and UK Docks in Weevil Lane, Gosport, on Friday, April 24, 2026. He's concerned built slots being handed to Norway means the Royal Navy will get fewer new ships.

Tory pushes Labour for all Type 26s amid 'armchair general' jab

The Royal Navy's P2000 patrol boats will be battling against helicopters and warships in the fjords of Norway during Exercise Tamber Shield. Pictured in 2024: PHOT Ex, conducted by 815 NAS, with vessels from both the Royal Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy in the fjords around Bergen, Norway.

Tiny Royal Navy ships to 'join battle' in 'high-octane' Norway test

Type 26 build slots have been ceded to Norway amid concerns over the size of the fleet. Pictured: Type 26 warship HMS Glasgow.

Build slots for new Royal Navy Type 26 frigates passed to Norway
These submarine-hunting frigates - dubbed some of the most advanced capabilities in the world - are desperately needed to replace aging ships
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A Merlin from 814 Naval Air Squadron takes part in monitoring operations with HMS Somerset and St Albans. A crucial meeting is being held to bolster UK allied defences against Russia.

Crucial Royal Navy meeting to 'protect our people' from Russia

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Defence secretary John Healey delivers a statement on recent UK operational activity at 9 Downing Street in Westminster, central London. Mr Healey said the UK and allies monitored a Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines in the North Atlantic for a month before they retreated.

'We see you': Russian spy submarines tracked by Royal Navy for a month

First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins called on nations to unite against the growing threat of Russia in the North Atlantic. He spoke at the Warfighting Conference at HMS Collingwood.

'Growing' Russia threat: Royal Navy must 'fight with what we've got'

More Royal Marines, Royal Navy personnel, and other troops are expected to be deployed to the Arctic over the next three years to combat Vladimir Putin's Russia.

Russia poses "greatest threat since Cold War" as UK steps up response

John Mousinho has praised the potential of deadline-day signing Madiodio Dia. Picture: Portsmouth FC

Pompey boss' warning over newcomer Madiodio Dia's first-team inclusion

The naming ceremony for HMS Glasgow, at the BAE Systems shipyard in Scotstoun, Glasgow, where the Princess of Wales, Sponsor of HMS Glasgow, gave her blessing to the Royal Navy's newest warship last month

"Unacceptable weakening" of Royal Navy addressed amid Type 26 concern

Discussions are ongoing as to whether to offer in-build frigates bound for the Royal Navy to Norway. The first of the four engines aboard the Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow has been turned on for the first time, as the ship edges closer to joining the Royal Navy fleet.

"World class" new in-build Royal Navy ships could be passed to Norway

Madiodio Dia became Pompey’s final signing on a busy transfer deadline day.

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Lorraine Kelly takes in the majesty of the fjords in Lorraine Kelly's Norwegian Odyssey (Picture: Channel 4)

Lorraine’s sponsored holiday is the TV equivalent of a screensaver
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Looking back at the MS Nordlys as we set out for a tour of the fjords and valleys around Alesund.

'I came for the northern lights but was starstruck by Norway's beauty'

A ferocious ship-busting missile being fired from HMS Somerset in a landmark test for the Royal Navy.

Missile branded "most advanced in arsenal" to be fitted to ships soon

A large contingent of the Royal Marines have been deployed to the Arctic Circle as part of extensive exercises with Norway, amid the ongoing threat from Russia.

"Ruthlessly focussed" Royal Marines deployed to Arctic Circle

The number of Royal Navy overseas training exercises are set to fall over the next four years. Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales returning home to Portsmouth.

Number of Royal Navy operations to decline in "scale back" plans

Russian spy ship Yantar operating on the edge of UK waters and has directed lasers at pilots of surveillance aircraft monitoring its activities.

"Historic" pact signed for Royal Navy to hunt Russia spy ships

Homecoming of HNOMS Roald Amundsen, taken from the beach at the Hot Walls, Portsmouth.

Norway frigate HNoMS Roald Amundsen makes special visit to city

The Rev Neil Smart, Claire Beadnell, and the Rev Adam Tams with the solar panels on the roof of St Jude’s Church, Southsea

Southsea church installs solar panels

A ferocious ship-busting missile being fired from HMS Somerset in a landmark test for the Royal Navy.

Watch: Missile branded "most advanced in arsenal" fired for first time

Type 26 frigates will be built for the Royal Navy and Norway at the same time, after fears were raised about delays following the export deal. Pictured: HMS Glasgow

Type 26 Royal Navy and Norway frigates will be built simultaneously

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Jubilant PM calls for more ship exports after Type 26 Norway deal

The huge Type 26 frigate deal with Norway could cause delays for the Royal Navy, a national publication has said. Pictured: HMS Glasgow

Fears that new Royal Navy ships could be delayed, report says

Norway and the UK have secured a huge £10bn contract to build Type 26 frigates, variants which are being produced for the Royal Navy. Pictured: HMS Cardiff, Type 26 frigate, sailing in the River Clyde in Scotland for the first time.

British warships being built for Norway in mammoth £10bn deal

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HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy frigate that was previously based in Portsmouth, will be heading into a major maintenance period following a busy 12 months. Pictured is the ship sailing down Oslofjord.

Well-travelled Royal Navy ship enters "major maintenance period"

Helicopter crews worked alongside the Norwegian navy - dealing with fires and a simulated crash - while taking part in Exercise Tamber Shield.

Navy helicopter crews fight fires and deal with aircraft crash

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Arnie Delstanche is taking on a marathon in Norway in June for Cancer Research UK - dressed as a T-Rex

Southsea man to take on arctic marathon dressed as a T-Rex

Defence secretary John Healey said Royal Navy operations in the High North off the coast of Norway will be stepped up. Pictured is HMS Somerset charging down allied submarines while operating in Norway.

Intense Royal Navy patrols near Norway to "step up" to deter Russia

Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset charges down submarines while operating in Norway.

HMS Somerset charges down submarines alongside attack helicopter

P2000 Royal Navy boats based in Portsmouth - HMS Blazer, Charger, Puncher and Trumpeter - will be deployed to the Arctic Circle as part of Exercise Joint Viking 2025.

"Unforgiving environment" faces sailors as ships set for Arctic task

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HMS Portland, a Royal Navy Type 23 Duke-class frigate, has had upgraded missiles installed, with other warships due the same Naval Strike Missile refit.

HMS Portland Lieutenant Commander praises missile upgrades

HMS Portland, a Royal Navy Type 23 Duke-class frigate, has had upgraded missiles installed, with other warships due the same Naval Strike Missile refit.

Upgraded HMS Portland fitted with new ferocious missiles

Guy Martin climbing out of a pit of ice cold water. He featured in a new series called Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior on Channel 4 (Picture: Royal Navy/Channel 4)

'There were interesting nuggets hidden behind the hardware'

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A new commanding officer has taken the helm of the Royal Navy patrol boat HMS Archer. From left: former CO Lt Jack Patterson and new CO Lt Giles Gray.

HMS Archer gets new excited new Commanding Officer

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